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Prime Minister Enjoys Cheers, Some Jeers, from Regatta Crowd
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his time at the Royal St. John's Regatta smiling and taking countless selfies with many in the swarming crowd, but not without some jeers and questions. The Prime M...
Aug 08, 2019
St. John's Tourists Shocked at Proposed Cathedral Annex, says Tour Operator
A person who brings cultural tours to the metro region is dead set against expansion of the Anglican Cathedral downtown with a design which he feels goes against the heritage fabric of the site. Plans...
Aug 08, 2019
Miracle Treat Day Sees All DQ Blizzard Purchases Go to Janeway
It's Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queens across the province. That means you can enjoy a Blizzard and help out the Janeway Children's Hospital at the same time. Today only, all proceeds from every Blizz...
Aug 08, 2019
Teen Charged After Aerosol Assault at Regatta
A teenager has been charged after several people were reportedly struck by an aerosol spray at the Royal St. John's Regatta. According to people in the area, the assault involved a spray, which carrie...
Aug 08, 2019
Fuel Prices Down, Propane Up
A break at the pumps today for motorists. The maximum price of gas is down 2.6 cents a litre today, while diesel is down 1.6 cents. Furnace and stove oil are also down by just over a cent. However pro...
Aug 08, 2019
Bacchus Motorcycle Club Sets Up in CBS
A one-percenter motorcycle club has set up shop in Conception Bay South but police say they behaved well at a gathering to celebrate on the weekend. Some residents were alarmed on the weekend after se...
Aug 08, 2019
Packed Day at the Races Sees Fine Strokes Take Fourth Win, Hyflodraulics Take Their First
There were no records set at the Royal St. John's Regatta yesterday in the elite categories despite ideal pond conditions. The event was jam-packed with what many observers say was one of the largest ...
Aug 08, 2019 The Fine Strokes Outer Cove champion crew. Picture by Earl Noble.
PCs Remember Former MHA Glenn Greening
The Provincial Tories are mourning the loss of yet another former MHA. Glenn Greening, the MHA for Terra Nova from 1983 to 1993, passed away on Monday, he was 72. PC leader Ches Crosbie says that whil...
Aug 08, 2019
Outer Cove, Hyflodraulics Claim Championship Victories at 201st Royal St. John's Regatta
Familiar faces took to the brand new winner's circle at Quidi Vidi for the 201st Royal St. John's Regatta. The Fine Strokes Plaster and Painting Outer Cove Crew claimed their fourth men's championship...
Aug 07, 2019 A crowd of people gathers at the boathouse during the 2019 Royal St. John's Regatta.
RCMP Call End to Search: Remains Discovered in Manitoba Believed to be Murder Suspects
RCMP have located what they believe to be the remains of two British Columbia murder suspects, following an extensive manhunt in northern Manitoba. On Friday, items belonging to 19-year-old Kam McLeod...
Aug 07, 2019
